'Sail Away: The Songs of Randy Newman' (May 9)

Finally, a great idea for a tribute album that might actually turn out pretty good. Sound clips are now available over at Tower Records and CD Universe (better price at CD Universe).

You can hear the Tim O'Brien track in its entirety over at Sugar Hill's listening room.

"Rednecks" is sure to spark some controversy because a) Steve Earle is singing it and b) irony is dead.

UPDATE: Even better, you can stream the whole album if you pre-order it at Amazon.